The Rev. and Mrs. R. Porteous were taken prisoners by Chinese
communist bandits in 1931, and led to a lonely spot on top of a hill where
they were to be executed. The leader said, “This is the place.” The
executioner took a long knife from its holder and raised it above the necks of
the courgeous couple. Certain death seemed imminent. However, instead of
cringing and begging for mercy, the couple began to sing. The bandits stared
open-mouthed as they heard this hymn.
Face to face with Christ, my Savior, Face to face-what will it be?
When with rapture I behold him, Jesus Christ who died for
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